South Bank is a district of the city of London.
To know
South Bank (the south bank) is located on the 90 ° bend of the River Thames in the center of the city and is one of its cultural centers. It is a small area but has many creative and artistic places as well as other attractions, shops, restaurants, street food and places to drink. It is very easy to walk around here as the area is not very large and is served by the pedestrian zone called "The Queen's Walk", which is part of the Thames Park and Jubilee Walkway.
Background
Long since South Bank it is associated with artistic activities. In the Middle Ages, thanks to its position just below the City of London but outside its jurisdiction, he made it a center for entertainment for the citizens, offering everything he could spend time having fun, from theater to prostitution (both illegal within the city walls). With the change of habits then this changed and then came back into vogue in more modern times. In 1951 the "Festival of Britain" was held in this area with the intention of giving the nation a sense of post-war renovation and the area was rebuilt on purpose. Most of the buildings in the Southbank Center are from that period and this can be deduced from the Brutalist architecture.
Geographical notes
Further east, along the curve of the river, almost directly below the City, is the area known as Bankside whose name derives from the medieval name Banke syde. The same factors that gave birth to South Bank also gave birth to this area and many medieval theaters were located here, including the Globe by William Shakespeare, now replaced with a copy. The most turbulent area also justified the presence of the Clink prison, one of the oldest in England. Nearby is also located Borough Market found here in its various forms from the 13th century (and probably also in Anglo-Saxon times). Thanks to its location near the main docks, it became one of London's most important food markets and in the 19th century it was known as "the London pantry". Today it maintains a similar position and is very popular with food enthusiasts.
Further east is the area that bears the name of Shad Thames (also known as Butler's Wharf [the butler's quay] e London Bridge City). In contrast to the rest of the area, the history of this part of the city is purely industrial, hosting the largest warehouse complex of the Victorian era. Today, its proximity to the City beyond Tower Bridge makes it popular with white-collar workers and consequently property prices mirror their respective bank accounts. Likewise the prices of restaurants and entertainment venues.One of the most iconic industrial buildings there Bankside Power Station it was renovated in the 1990s and reopened as a museum under the name of Tate Modern which today is more popular than its big sister Tate Britain.
The whole district is walkable distance from Covent Garden, Soho, Westminster and from City of London. It is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll and to watch the world go by. You can enjoy great views of the parliament building, the "Houses of Parliament" and St. Paul's cathedral, especially in the early morning and in the evening after dark. You can see many theatrical performances, exhibitions, concerts, films and free events for all ages and needs.
How to orient yourself
South Bank: full screen map.How to get
By subway
The district is served by the following metro stations:
1 Borough (line: Northern). Convenient to the east of the borough, especially Borough Market.- 2 Lambeth North (line: Bakerloo line). On the southwestern edge of the district, it allows access to Lambeth Palace and the riverside Thames Path pedestrian walkway.
- 3 London Bridge (lines: Jubilee and Northern). Convenient for the eastern part of the London South Bank Walk.
- 4 Southwark (line: Jubilee). Close to the heart of the district.
- 5 Waterloo (lines: Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo). In the heart of South Bank perfect for Riverside Walk.
On the north bank of the river the closest stations are:
- 6 Blackfriars (lines: Circle and District). From here you reach the east side of the district via the Blackfriars bridge.
- 7 Embankment (lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District and Northern). Cross the river using the Hungerford Bridge and reach the Royal Festival Hall.
- 8 Monument (lines: Circle and District). Borough Market can be reached via London Bridge.
- 9 Tower Hill (lines: Circle and District). Using the Tower Bridge you reach Shad Thames.
- 10 Westminster (lines: Jubilee, Circle and District). From here you can reach the London Eye wheel and County Hall via Westminster Bridge.
| Metro lines that pass through Covent Garden |
| Leicester Square ← Covent Garden ← | OR  IS | → Southwark and Lewisham Town Halls → Terminus |
| North London ← Westminster ← | OR  IS | → Southwark and Lewisham Town Halls → East London |
| Leicester Square ← Covent Garden ← Charing Cross side ← | No.  S. | → Charing Cross side → Southwark and Lewisham Town Halls → South London |
| North London ← City of London ← Bank side ← | No. S. | → Bank side → Southwark and Lewisham Town Halls → South London |
| Terminus ← | OR  IS | → City of London → Terminus |
On the train
South Bank
- 11 London Victoria
- 12 London Waterloo East
- 13 Charing Cross it is located north of the river. The district is reached via the Hungerford Bridge.
Bankside
Service 
Riverside Bus service (RV1) is a great option for getting around. The route covers more than thirty attractions from the South Bank to Bankside, London Bridge, Tower Gateway and Covent Garden.
The district is served by the following piers:
15 Bankside (RB1 and RB2 water bus routes; Tate – Tate and Westminster – St. Katherine tours).- 16 Festival (Westminster – St. Katherine tour).
- 17 London Eye (RB1 water bus route; Westminster – Greenwich and London Eye tour).
The Tate Boat ferry runs every 40 minutes covering the Tate Modern - Tate Britain route (on Millibank pier) also stopping at the London Eye. The duration of the route is 20 minutes.
On foot
This district is also accessible on foot from neighboring districts. The town halls of Lambeth is Southwark and Lewisham they are quite large so it is not very practical to walk from there. The Hungerford Bridge pedestrian bridge connects the Embankment to the South Bank Center and all other trafficable bridges also have sidewalks. The whole area can be explored on foot and / or by wheelchair.
By bike
This district is easily accessible from all municipalities and neighboring areas.
Those who do not have a private bicycle can take advantage of the scheme Santander Cycle Hire operated by Transport for London company. These bikes can be rented for short periods using an ATM or credit card in each parking lot where they dock. If you stay in the city for a longer period you can buy special keys from Transport for London to use instead of the card, saving you money in the long run.
How to get around
On foot
The South Bank Walk
This walk runs along the River Thames in the heart of London. The route follows the paved path of the riverside, very popular with both tourists and citizens. The official name is "The Queen's Walk" and is part of the longer "Jubilee Walkway". Lamp posts with marine animals are known as "dolphin lamps" even though the animals are actually sturgeons. Designed by the Victorian architect George John Vulliamy although most of them were installed in the late 20th century.
Prepare for the route
A map and a camera are helpful, but no special preparations are needed to tackle the walk.
The walk
The walk can be approached from both east and west directions. Going east to west is generally easier as you end up in central London where you can spend the rest of the day. The entire route goes from Tower Bridge to Lambeth Bridge and can take less than an hour if you walk quickly, a couple of hours at a slower pace, or all day if you stop at various places.
Starting with Tower Bridge, before embarking on the walk, it is worth going east under the arch of the bridge entering the area of Shad Thames, which is a narrow lane with Victorian warehouses on either side with crossing overhead walkways. Today they have been converted into restaurants, offices and apartments.
Heading west from Tower Bridge you will almost immediately pass the glass building of the City Hall, the headquarters of the London Regional Assembly. Continuing along the river you will then pass in front of the ship HMS Belfast, of the British Royal Navy which operated during World War II and is now open to the public. Continuing it is advisable to detach from the river and go through the Hay's Galleria a must-see shopping center on Tooley Street.
On Tooley Street turn right and pass the London Bridge station on the other side of the road. Staying on this road keep right after London Bridge Hospital and walk through an archway under London Bridge. Here, immediately on the right after the bridge is the Glazer's Hall on the right and the Southwark Cathedral on the left.
After passing the cathedral, you can turn left to go inside the market Borough Market and the Old Operating Theater Museum a relic from the days before the antiseptic operations. The Golden Hinde, a scale replica of Sir Francis Drake's galleon, which rests in the "St. Mary Overie Dock", open to the public. Continuing west along Clink Street, parallel to the river, you pass the ruins of the building Winchester Palace, the former residence of the Bishop of Winchester and the museum Clink Prison Museum.
At the end of Clink Street, you will pass under the Cannon Street railway bridge passing in front of Vinopolis, a huge store of wines from all over the world. From here, turn right to meet the river again and pass in front of the pub "The Anchor public house", a good (although very popular) place to have a drink on summer evenings. Continuing along the river after crossing Southwark Bridge you will reach the theater Shakespeare's Globe Theater. Nearby there are also the ruins of the theater Shakespeare's Rose Theater which is located under an office building, although they are not always accessible to the public. Next to the Globe Theater is the home of Sir Christopher Wren which is not open to the public. The view from the house from the pedestrian bridge Millennium Footbridge towards St. Paul's Cathedral.
The pedestrian bridge is located on one side of the Tate Modern. The view from the rooftop restaurant of this museum is said to be one of the most beautiful in the city. Continuing along the river you will pass under the Blackfriars railway bridge. If you look towards the river just after the bridge you will see the columns of the original bridge which was demolished because it was too weak to support modern trains. Continuing instead you pass under the Blackfriars bridge.
A little further along the river you pass the building Oxo Tower which is identified with the leaded glass windows forming the word OXO, installed by the broth cube factory when they were prevented from displaying advertisements on their tower. Since then the building has been restored to be divided into luxury apartments, housing a very expensive restaurant and an art gallery with a great view of the river.
Continuing along the river, you pass Gabriel's Wharf a very pleasant riverside area with a few restaurants and a few shops, especially clothes. The building that follows along the river is that of the studios London Studios, which houses the buildings of Channel 4 and ITV, two televisions that have recorded many shows here. On Saturday mornings, many teenagers gathered on the riverfront in hopes of meeting their musical heroines as guests of the show CD: UK which broadcasts live musical performances. Immediately after, you will find the general district of the IBM to then get to the theater National Theater. The area in front of the theater in the summer is often used for free shows (staging, poetry, etc.).
After the National Theater you pass under the Waterloo Bridge. There is a large second-hand book stall here during the day. Besides the bridge we are next to the Queen Elizabeth Hall a building that hosts many classical, modern and contemporary music concerts and dance performances. It is part of the South Bank Center that even if it is terribly fascinating it is nevertheless a very lively and popular center of the arts. The building complex also houses the Purcell Room gallery and the Hayward which showcase visual arts exhibitions.
The next building along the South Bank is the Royal Festival Hall, a concert hall where mainly classical music is played. During the summer there are free shows and bars open on the balcony overlooking the river.
Soon after you arrive at the Hungerford Bridge, flanked by two pedestrian bridges, the bridges Golden Jubilee Bridge. The view from the east bridge overlooking the east side of the river is fantastic, especially in the evening and is probably the best view of the city skyline open to the public. Continuing to walk then you pass the small park Jubilee Gardens which is located in front of the Shell Center, the headquarters of the oil company. Although the building is not open to the public, its facade may be familiar, as it has been immortalized in many films.
On the west side of the park is the London Eye, which offers a unique view of the city, at a single price; there County Hall which now houses the Dali Universe a permanent exhibition of works by the artist Salvador Dalì, the aquarium London Aquarium, the gallery The Saatchi Gallery, and the museum The Namco Museum, a games room with the latest news, as well as the London Eye ticket office.
After County Hall is Westminster Bridge. If you want to walk along the river you have to take the tunnel under the bridge. Before doing so, however, you can climb the stairs to go to the bridge and see the lion statue next to County Hall, on the south side of the bridge, one of the last examples of Coade stone, a ceramic substance developed by the Victorian scientist Eleanor Coade . This statue originally stood outside the Lion Brewery, next to a larger lion that now stands in the Twickenham Rugby Club.
When you are on Westminster Bridge, you might want to visit the museum before continuing your walk along the river Florence Nightingale Museum, inside St. Thomas Hospital, on the west side of the bridge.
Returning to the walk along the river, on the west side of Westminster Bridge, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful view of the Palace of Westminster, on the other side of the river.
As you continue along this last stretch of the South Bank promenade you will notice that the river changes dramatically and few tourists make it here. The raised benches offer a good place to sit and relax and enjoy the river view.
Approaching the next bridge, the Lambeth Bridge, you will see the building Lambeth Palace, home of the Archbishop of Canterbury from the 11th century. The present building was built in 1495. Along the building in the church of St Mary-at-Lambeth stands the Museum of Garden History, the museum of the history of gardening.
We then arrive at the end of the South Bank walk, the Lambeth Bridge. If you wish to continue walking, two routes continue this walk: the Thames Path which continues along the river, and the Jubilee Walkway which forms a loop in central London. The Thames Path can be followed on both sides of the river although the northern part is more pleasant. The buildings on the south side are mostly apartment blocks. After Tate Britain however not much remains to be seen until you reach the hospital Royal Hospital Chelsea. The Jubilee Walkway is more interesting and continues by crossing the north side of the river on the Lambeth Bridge and then turning north, to the right and proceeding to the Houses of Parliament and beyond.
What see
South Bank
- 1 Lambeth Palace (Lambeth Palace), Lambeth Palace, SE1 7JU (Tube station: Lambeth North or Westminster).
tour £ 10 per person £ 2.50 presale (children get in free). 
Open only for booked organized guides. It has been the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury since the 13th century and is now part of the list of Grade I historic buildings. Tours must be booked in advance and tickets can be purchased through the website. Ticketmaster. 
- 2 Archbishop's Park, Carlisle Lane, SE1 7LE (Tube station: Lambeth North or Westminster), ☎ 44 20 7926 5555. Mon-Sun 07:30 until 15 minutes before sunset. This park was once part of the Lambeth Palace grounds but since 1901 it has become a public park. In addition to green spaces, it offers sports services, for which a reservation is required, except for cricket networks, and a playground.
- 3 The South Bank Lion (The Red Lion), Westminster Bridge, on the southeast side (Tube station: Westminster). This statue was once the mascot of the Red Lion brewery and was on its roof until the building was demolished to build the Royal Festival Hall. It was moved to Waterloo and then to its present location. Biology students may notice that the statue lacks some male anatomical parts. Originally it was anatomically correct but it was considered too scandalous when positioned at pedestrian height, so the lion came and was castrated so as not to offend anyone.
- 4 County Hall, Belvedere Road (Tube station: Westminster or Waterloo), ☎ 44 871 663 2501. The former seat of London's regional government, now home to attractions such as the Dali Universe, the London Aquarium, the London Dungeon and the Namco Funscape.
tour £ 10 per person £ 2.50 presale (children get in free). 
Open only for booked organized guides. It has been the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury since the 13th century and is now part of the list of Grade I historic buildings. Tours must be booked in advance and tickets can be purchased through the website. 
Entertainment
- 5 London Sea Life Aquarium (Sea Life London Aquarium), County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB (Tube station: Westminster or Waterloo), ☎ 44 20 7967 8000, @[email protected]. From £ 19.44 (25% off after 3pm). Mon-Sun 10 am-7pm. One of the largest aquariums in London, it houses more than 350 varieties of fish.
- 6 London Dungeon, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB (Tube station: Westminster or Waterloo), ☎ 44 871 423 2240. £ 25.20 (£ 19.80 children, £ 17.50 disabled), discounts for internet bookings. Mon-Wed 10: 00-17: 00; Thu 11: 00–17: 00; Fri 10: 00–17: 00; Sat-Sun 10 am-6pm (open until 6pm when schools are closed). Bring London's gritty past to life with credible reproductions of disasters, epidemics and torture. Sensitive souls might be impressed.
- 7 London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB (Tube station: Westminster or Waterloo), ☎ 44 870 990 8883, fax: 44 870 990 8884, @[email protected]. Adults £ 24.95, children £ 19.95, under 3 years old admission is free, 15% discount if purchased online. Jun-Sep, Mon-Sun 10: 00-21: 00, Oct-May, Mon-Sun 10: 00-20: 00 (except Dec 25 and Jan 3 to 8). A huge observation wheel with 32 glass capsules. It offers incomparable views of the city and up to 40km on a clear day. Tickets are sold for specific times, so it's best to book in advance, especially in the summer. On a busy day you can spend from 1 to 3 hours in line just to buy the ticket, which can still be bought on the internet and then queued for a few minutes once there.
- 8 Undercroft, 337-338 Belvedere Road SE1 8XZ (Tube station: Embankment or Waterloo, near the South side of Waterloo Bridge). Free. London's most popular skateboarding area, located beneath Queen Elisabeth Hall, along Queen's Walk on the River Thames. Also popular with graffiti artists, BMX cyclists and other hip-hop arts.
Cinema
- 9 BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XT (Tube station: Embankment or Waterloo), ☎ 44 20 7928 3232. Wedged under the Waterloo Bridge, the BFI Southbank was once known as the National Film Theater, claims to be the home of cinematography and has three theaters showing movie classics, including silent film classics, foreign language films and d'essay. Recently refurbished, it now has a new entrance on Theater Alley, contains a shop dedicated to cinematographic art, an interactive exhibition and a bar / restaurant. Visitors can access the media library where they can see all the films in the BFI archive for free. Tickets can usually be bought directly at the cash desk.
- 10 BFI IMAX cinema (BFI IMAX Cinema), 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, SE1 8XR (Tube station: Waterloo), ☎ 44 870 787 2525. A little further inland from the riverside and in the center of a large busy roundabout is the IMAX cinema, the UK's largest screen, 26m wide and 20m high. It shows various films in IMAX format and often organize nights for fans of the sagas.
Theater and music
- 11 National Theater, Upper Ground, SE1 9PX (Tube station: Embankment or Waterloo), ☎ 44 20 7452 3000, 44 20 7452 3400, fax: 44 20 7452-3030, @[email protected]. Mon-Sat 10: 00-22: 00). It has three large auditoriums: the Oliver, the Lyttelton and the Cottesloe. The Oliver Theater is the largest with an open stage and fan-shaped auditorium ensuring a good view for every seat. The most famous productions play here because it contains more seats than the other theaters. The Lyttelton theater is more traditional, with a proscenium arch with a good view from every seat. The Cottesloe is a small studio theater that seats 400 people. Some tickets are available on the same day, either day seats (for which you have to queue at 09:30) or standing space (for which you have to queue before 18:00), otherwise you can book via the internet. The hottest shows, especially those of the Christmas period inside the Oliver theater, sell out months in advance. Tickets for this theater generally have a higher quality value than those of other theaters. In the summer there is also the '£ 10 Travelex' season which offers around 100,000 seats a year for just £ 10 but must be booked well in advance. There is also an exhibition space in the Lyttelton theater foyer which often hosts beautiful photographic exhibitions. In the downstairs foyer they often play free jazz. In the summer there is a free outdoor festival, full of shows, music, comedy and cabaret, known as "Watch This Space". Deck chairs on artificial grass are offered to enjoy the shows. Guided behind-the-scenes tours for £ 5.
- 12 Southbank Center, Belvedere Road (Tube station: Embankment or Waterloo), ☎ 44 871 663 2501, @[email protected]. A large concrete building developed in the 60s of the last century located on the South Bank. It offers a rich program of music, literature, dance, contemporary art and culture performances and exhibitions within its buildings of the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and The Hayward. A cluster of new restaurants and shops are open along the river and on the terrace. The Royal Festival Hall offers daily classical music concerts, and tickets are often available on the same day. Free events are held every day ranging from concerts to festivals and interactive arts to food markets.
- 13 Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX (Tube station: Embankment or Waterloo). Concert hall with daily shows.
Bankside
- 14 City Hall, The Queen's Walk, SE1 2AA (Tube station: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7983 4000. Mon-Fri 08: 00-20: 00. The office of the Greater London Region Authority. Here are the offices of the Mayor of London and the Assembly. Built in a circular shape and completely in glass.
- 15 HMS Belfast, The Queen's Walk, SE1 2JH (Tube station: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7940 6300. £ 7.20-10.30, free for under 16s. Mar-Oct, Mon-Sun 10: 00-17: 15, Nov-Feb, Mon-Sun 10: 00-16: 15. A historic ship that is part of the war museum Imperial War Museum.
- 16 Winchester Palace, Pickfords Lane, SE1 9DN (Tube station: London Bridge. On the corner of Clink Street and Storey Street), ☎ 44 370 333 1181. The ruins of the 12th century palace which was the London residence of the Bishop of Winchester.
- 17 Golden Hind, St. Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street SE1 9DG (Tube station: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7403 0123. A copy of the Francis Drake boat, located in a small closed dock west of Southwark Cathedral.
- 18 Southwark Cathedral (Southwark Cathedral), London Bridge, SE1 9DA (Tube station: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7367 6700. Not too off the beaten path, Southwark Cathedral has been open for church services since 852. In the shadow of London Bridge, the cathedral is a shelter from the noise of the city. Next to the cathedral is the market of Borough Market.
- 19 The Shard skyscraper (The View from the Shard), 32 London Bridge Street, SE1 9SG (Tube or train station: London Bridge, overlooked by the building.), ☎ 44 84 44997111. Adults (16) £ 29.95 / £ 24.95 if bought in advance, kids (4-15) £ 23.95 / £ 18.95 if bought in advance, students (16 with valid ID) £ 24.95 / £ 19.95 when bought in advance, disabled ( one companion enters for free) £ 23.95 / £ 18.95 if purchased in advance, for children (0-3) admission is free. Reservations can be made up to the day before. from 1 April to 31 October, Mon-Sun 10: 00-22: 00; from 1 November to 31 March, Mon-Wed 10: 00-19: 00, Thu-Sat 10: 00-22: 00. You climb the tallest building in the European Union to see the wider panorama of London at an exaggerated price.
Museums and art galleries
From west to east:
- 20 Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1 9TG (Tube station: Southwark, Blackfriars), ☎ 44 20 7887 8888, @[email protected]. The permanent collection is free although donations are welcome. Sun-Thu 10: 00-18: 00 (last admission at 17:15), Fri-Sat 10: 00-22: 00 (last admission at 21:15). A huge art gallery converted from the old Bankside Power Station. Here you can easily spend a good half day admiring modern and contemporary art from all over the world, organized by theme. The most spectacular thing about the building is the huge Turbine Hall which each year hosts a work commissioned specifically for this space. A further large wing was recently opened after an enlargement of the building.
- 21 Topolski Century, 153 Belvedere Road, SE1 8XU (Tube station: Waterloo, Embankment), ☎ 44 20 7620 1275. £ 2 (£ 1 concessions). Mon-Sat 11: 00-19: 00, Sun 12: 00-18: 00. Painted between 1975 and 1989, the Topolski Century is a monumental work by Polish artist Feliks Topolski (1907-1989) showing a number of historical events and key 20th century figures such as Churchill, Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Picasso and Coco Chanel. About 180 meters long and 6m high this work is the artist's point of view and his testimony of the era that forged our lives.
- 22 Hayward Gallery, 337-338 Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX, ☎ 44 20 7921 0813, fax: 44 20 7401 2664, @[email protected]. £ 7.50, kids (12-16) £ 4, seniors (60) £ 7, students £ 6. Sat-Mon, Thu 10: 00-18: 00, Tue 10: 00-20: 00, Wed 10: 00-20: 00, Fri 10: 00-21: 00 (except 24-27 Dec and 1-2 Jan ). The UK's largest public space for art, whose exhibitions showcase works by young British and international artists, often accompanied by outdoor installations that bring the area to life. The gallery often hosts free exhibitions.
- 23 The London Bridge Experience, 2-4 Tooley Street, SE1 2SY (Tube station: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7403 6333, ☎ 44 800 043 4666. From £ 19.50. The London Bridge Experience and "London Tombs" are two tourist attractions where the fun is being afraid.
- 24 The Old Operating Theater, 9a St. Thomas Street, SE1 9RY (Tube station: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7188 2679. £6.50. 10:30-17:00. The oldest functioning theater in England is an unusual tourist attraction located on the roof of St. Thomas Church along with the herb shop that was originally located in the St. Thomas Hospital Pharmacy.
- 25 Fashion & Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XF, ☎ 44 20 7407 8664. Founded by veteran designer Zandra Rhodes.
- 26 Garden Museum (Garden Museum), Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7LB (Tube station: Lambeth North or Westminster), ☎ 44 20 7401 8865, fax: 44 20 7401 8869, @[email protected]. £ 5–7.50 (£ 4–6.50 seniors, £ 3.00 concessions, free for children). Sun-Mar 10: 30–17: 00; Sat 10: 30–16: 00. The world's first museum dedicated to the history of gardening, located in the deconsecrated church of St. Mary-at-Lambeth. The exhibition covers every subject, from royal gardens to municipal vegetable gardens.
- 27 Clink Prison Museum (Clink Prison Museum), 1 Clink Street, SE1 9DG (Tube station: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7403 0900. A museum that attempts to recreate the conditions of the original prison that stood on this land from the 12th century until 1780, whose name had entered the everyday jargon as a synonym for prison.
- 28 Florence Nightingale Museum (Florence Nightingale Museum), 2 Lambeth Palace Road, Lambeth, SE1 7EW (Tube station: Waterloo, Westminster), ☎ 44 20 7188 4400. Museum on the history of the Lady with the Lamp, founder of the modern English infirmary. They organize various events, including art workshops. Located on the St. Thomas hospital property.
What to do
- 1 Menier Chocolate Factory (Menier Chocolate Factory), 53 Southwark Street SE1 1RU (Tube station: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7907 7060 (theater), 44 20 7407 3222 (gallery), @[email protected]. Restaurant, theater, gallery and bar.
- 2 Namco Funscape, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB (Tube station: Waterloo), ☎ 44 20 7967 1066, @[email protected]. Mon-Sun 10: 00–00: 00. Entertainment center which contains a game room, bowling alleys, ping-pong tables, pool tables and collision machines.
theater
- 3 Old Vic Theater (Old Vic Theater), The Cut, SE1 8NB (Tube station: Waterloo), ☎ 44 844 871 7628. One of the oldest theaters in London.
- 4 Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT (Tube station: Blackfriars, Southwark), ☎ 44 20 7401 9919, fax: 44 20 7902 1475, @[email protected]. May-Sept, Mon-Sun 09: 00-17: 00, Oct-Apr, Mon-Sun 10: 00-17: 00. Authentic reconstruction (by Sam Wanamaker) of Shakespeare's Globe Theater, built using traditional techniques. In the summer months it stages Shakespeare's plays. Throughout the year, however, there is an art exhibition that ends with a visit to the theater (during the winter and summer mornings), or a virtual tour on summer afternoons. Tickets for the staging are often available the same day, especially if you are ready to stand in the courtyard.
- 5 Young Vic Theater (Young Vic Theater), 66 The Cut, Waterloo, SE1 8LZ (Tube station: Waterloo, Southwark), ☎ 44 20 7922 2922. Beautiful theater located in The Cut street, which hosts young artists and directors. He stages operas for all audiences. The bar and restaurant are also very popular.
Guided tours
- Blackfriars Westminster Walking Music Project (Tube station: Southwark), @[email protected]. Users can download an ambient music .mp3 file that acts as a soundtrack to the walk between Blackfriars Bridge and Westminster Bridge.
- 6 London Duck Tours, 337-338 Belvedere Road, ☎ 44 20 7928 3132. You travel along the Thames and the city streets with an amphibious vehicle.
Itineraries
The walk along the South Bank of the Thames is very relaxing and away from traffic. I pedono possonocamminare lungo il fiume nel lungo percorso che va da Tower Bridge fino al Lambeth Bridge, seguendo il percorso pedoanale Jubilee Walkway, che passa da gran parte delle attrazioni turistiche londinesi. Sivluppato per il giubileo d'argento della regina, nel 1977.
Shopping
- 1 Mercato Borough (Borough Market), 8 Southwark Street, SE1 1TL (Su Borough High Street), ☎ 44 20 7407 1002. Mer-Gio 10:00-17:00, Ven 10:00-18:00, Sab 8:00-17:00. Uno dei migliori mercati di frutta e verdura della città. Il venerdì e sabato è particolarmente dedicato alla vendita diretta dei produttori. Qui si trovano prodotti biologici, alimentari, formaggio, vino, pesce e prodotti importati dal resto d'Europa. Si può acquistare del cibo già pronto e gustarlo all'ombra della cattedrale di Southwark.
- 2 Gabriel's Wharf. Una varietà di ristoranti e negozi gestiti da piccoli produttori che vendono le loro creazioni.
- 3 Galleria Hay's (Hay's Galleria), 1 Battle Bridge Lane, SE1 2HD (Stazione tube: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7403 1041. Un pontile convertito in galleria d'arte lungo il percorso pedonale Jubilee Walk, aperto dal 1987 nel quale si trovano caffetterie e venditori ambulanti tradizonali. In origine era un magazzino e associato col pontile del porto di Londra. È stato poi sviluppato in un'attrazione aperta al pubblico negli anni '50 del secolo scorso nel quale si trovano molti negozietti.
- 4 Mercato di libri Southbank (Southbank Book Market), 337-338 Belvedere Road, South Bank, SE1 9PX (under Waterloo Bridge), ☎ 44 20 3879 9555. Mon-Sun 10: 00-19: 00. Vendita di libri di seconda mano sulla riva del Tamigi. Ottimo posto nel quale curiosare tra i vari titoli in vendita, sia classici che moderni, oppure mappe e stampe.
- 29 OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, SE1 9PH, ☎ 44 20 7803 3888. Ospita negozietti di piccoli artigiani che vendono di tutto, dai cappelli agli articol per la casa, dai vestiti da nozze ai gioielli. C'è una galleria di arte moderna al piano terreno che è gratuita e aperta tutti i giorni, ci sono varie caffetterie, un fioraio e un coiffeur. Al piano superiore si trova il ristorante Tamesa e Bingho Yakitori (tapas giapponesi). Contiene anche un ristorante/bar con un'ottima vista sul Tamigi ma si paga il privilegio. Si può salire gratuitamente sulla balconata in cima alla torre.
How to have fun
Pub
South Bank
Il centro culturale della zona ovest del distretto, ha anche molti posti dove bere.
- 1 Doggett's Coat and Badge, 1 Blackfriars Bridge, SE1 9UD (vicino al ponte Blackfriars Bridge, nella parte sud-ovest), ☎ 44 20 7633 9081. Lun-Mer 10:00–23:30; Gio-Sab 10:00–00:30; Dom 10:00–23:00. un pub di quattro piani con vista sul fiume.
- 2 Founders Arms, 52 Hopton Street, SE1 9JH (Stazione tube: Blackfriars o Southwark; vicino al ponte Blackfriars Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7928 1899, @[email protected]. Lun-Gio 09:00–23:00; Ven-Sab 09:00–00:00; Dom 09:00–23:00. Pub sul fiume con una vista eccellente sulla cattedrale di St. Paul e il centro città.
- 3 The Hole In The Wall, 5 Mepham Street, SE1 8SQ (Stazione tube: Waterloo), ☎ 44 20 7928 6196. Lun-Sab 11:00–23:00; Dom 12:00–22:30. Con un arredamento domestico e comodo, vicino alla stazione con una buona selezione di birre. Aveva la reputazione di essere un posto frequentato da spie e ladri in quanto è vicino alla MI6 e a Vauxhall, di conseguenza viene descritto in molti romanzi. All'interno si sentono i treni che passano sopra gli archi.
Bankside
L'area attorno al Borough Market ha molti pub e ristoranti.
- 4 Barrowboy & Banker, 6–8 Borough High Street, SE1 9QQ (Stazione tube: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7403 5415, @[email protected]. Lun-Sab 11:00–23:00; Dom noon–19:00. Una volta questo posto è stato la prima sede della banca Natwest in Inghilterra e tutt'oggi mantiene parti dell'arredamento originario, dalle colone al pavimento in marmo.
- 5 Brew Wharf, 14–16 Stoney Street, SE1 9AD (Stazione tube: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7378 6601, @[email protected]. Pinte da £4.60. Lun-Sab 12:00–23:00; Dom 12:00–20:00. Questo "gastro-pub" fa parte del Vinopolis ma è specializzato nelle birre, con anche una sua produzione, oltre ad una grande selezione di birre da tutto il mondo.
- 6 George Inn, 77 Borough High Street, SE1 1NH (Stazione tube: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7407 2056, @[email protected]. Costruito originariamente nel 1676 dopo che il posto originario bruciò completamente durante il Grande Incendio del 1666.
- 7 The Hop Exchange building, 24 Southwark Street, SE1 1TY (Stazione tube: London Bridge). In passato forniva luppolo alle birrerie che si trovavano nella zona. Oggi si trovano due pub differenti.
- 8 Katzenjammers (Basement), ☎ 44 20 3417 0196. Lun-Gio 12:00–23:00; Ven-Sab 12:00–00:00; Dom 12:00–22:30. Pub in tema tedesco che condivide l'edificio con il gemello "The Wheatsheaf" che si trova al piano sotterraneo. Birre tedesche difficili da trovare a Londra e preparano anche piatti tedeschi.
- The Sheaf (The Wheatsheaf) (Basement), ☎ 44 20 7407 9934. Lun-Ven 11:00–23:00; Sab 12:00–23:00; Dom 12:00–22:30. Condivide l'edificio con il gemello "Katzenjammers" nel piano sotterraneo. Offre sempre una varietà di birre a rotazione.
- 9 The Market Porter, 9 Stoney Street, SE1 9AA (Stazione tube: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7407 2495. Lun-Ben 06:00–08:30 / 11:00–23:00; Sab 12:00–23:00; Dom 12:00–22:30. Un pub che serve birre a cascata e organizza un "festival della birra" ogni giorno della settimana. Ogni volta che una tanica finisce, viene rimpiazzata da una nuova birra, quindi nella stessa giornata si possono provare differenti tipi. Utilizza la sua licenza di mercato mattutino per aprire all'alba durante la settimana. Non servono cibo il sabto ma il ristorante al piano superiore è aperto Lun-Gio 12:00-15:00 e Ven-Dom 12:00-17:00.
- 10 The Rake, 14 Winchester Walk, SE1 9AG (Stazione tube: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7407 0557. Lun-Ven 12:00–23:00; Sab 11:00–23:00; Dom 12:00–22:00. Piccolo pub che una volta era una caffetteria, attaccato al Borough Market col quale condivide i bagni degli uomini e di proprietà del negozio di birre del mercato, Utobeer. Specializzato in birre in bottiglia.
- 11 The Southwark Tavern, 22 Southwark Street, SE1 1TU (Stazione tube: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7403 0257, @[email protected]. Lun-Mer 11:00–00:00; Gio-Ven 11:00–01:00; Sab 10:00–01:00; Dom 12:00–00:00.
Southwark
Il centro del distretto che non si trova sul fiume non ha molti posti dove bere anche i pochi valgono la pena di essere visitati.
- 12 Roxy Bar and Screen (Stazione tube: Borough), ☎ 44 20 7407 4057, @[email protected]. Biglietti da £3. Lun 11:00–00:00; Mar-Gio 11:00–01:00; Ven 11:00–01:30; Sab 11:00–02:30; Dom 11:00–midnight. Ibrido bar/cinema. Proietta film ogni sera tranne il sabato e la domenica. La sala cinema ha un proiettore ad alta definizione e proietta una vasta selezione di film.
- 13 Windmill Tavern, 86 The Cut, SE1 8LW (Stazione tube: Southwark o Waterloo), ☎ 44 20 7207 3984, fax: 44 20 7928-5300, @[email protected]. Lun-Mer 11:00–23:00; Gio-Sab 11:00–00:00; Dom 11:00–22:30. Il personale molto gentile serve un'ottima selezione di birre fredde e ottimo cibo da pub.
Shad Thames
La zona attorno il ponte di Tower Bridge ha alcuni dei pub migliori di Londra.
- 14 [link not working]The Bridge House, 218 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 2UP (Stazione tube: London Bridge o Tower Hill, vicino Tower Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7407 5818, fax: 44 20 7407 5828, @[email protected]. Lun-Mer 11:30–23:00; Gio-Sab 11:30–00:00; Dom 12:00–23:00. L'unico pub in città di proprietà della birreria Adnams.
- 15 Dean Swift (Stazione tube: Tower Hill), ☎ 44 20 7357 0748, @[email protected]. Lun-Sab 12:00–00:00; Dom 12:00–23:00. Specializzato in birre e spesso serve anche quelle a cascata prodotte dalla vicina birreria Kernel.
- 16 Draft House, 206–208 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 2UP (Stazione tube: London Bridge o Tower Hill, vicino Tower Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7378 9995, @[email protected]. Lun-Sab 12:00–23:00; Dom 12:00–22:30. Una sede della piccola catena di pub con influenza americana.
- 17 The Horniman, Unit 26, Hays Galleria, SE1 2HD (dentro la Hays Galleria, vicino London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7407 1991. Lun-Gio 10:00–23:30; Mer 10:00–00:00; Gio-Ven 10:00–00:30; Sab 10:00–23:00.
Discoteche
- 18 Concrete, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX (dentro la Hayward Gallery). aperto fino alle 03:00. Eventi musicali gratuiti e il miglior posto dove ascoltare musica indipendente electro, dub step ecc.
Where to eat
C'è una grande varietà di caffetterie, bar e ristoranti per tutte le tasche. Si può fare un pranzo veloce al Concrete day/night bar nella Hayward, oppure provare una crêpe nel Gabriel’s Wharf o viziarsi con un cocktail con panorama nello Skylon o nel ristorante della Oxo Tower. Si possono prendere delle tapas giapponesi a Bincho oppure un pasto intero nella catena Wagamama. I dim sum si mangiano al Ping Pong, la cucina contemporanea inglese al Canteen, il cibo orientale moderno all'Ozu is Chino Latino e il menu francese si trova al Tamesa.
Moderate prices
- 1 Joe's Kitchen, 5-7 Marshals Road, Borough, London SE1 1EP, ☎ 44 20 7939 1490. Prendendo ispirazione dal mercato di Borough market, offre ottimo cibo fresco, perfetto a colazione e pranzo. Ci sono molti classici coi quali cominciare la giornata, come i pancake di Joe's Café e le sue uova cucinate su ordinazione.
- 2 Marie's Cafe, 90 Lower Marsh, SE1 7AB (Behind Waterloo station), ☎ 44 20 7928 1050. Piatti principali £4-6, l'alcol si deve portare. Lun-Ven 07:00-22:30; Sab 7:00-16:00 / 17:00-22:30. Molto frequentato dalla gente del posto. Non lasciatevi ingannare dall'aspetto decadente della facciata di questo "zozzone" thailandese. Il menù è autentico e molto saporito e il servizio è veloce. Molto vicino all'Old Vic e a circa 10 minuti a piedi dal Southbank Centre. Ottima alternativa alle catene tristi che si trovano a Southbank. Per ogni tasca.
- 3 My Tea Shop, 23 Duke St Hill, SE1 2SW (appena fuori dalla stazione di London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7407 1110. I prezzi cominciano da £3, e una colazione all'inglese con salsicce, fagioli, bacon, funghi, uova fritte, toast e bevanda calda non costa più di £5,50. Un minuscolo ristorante "zozzone" con solo quattro tavoli con un'ottima atmosfera che serve colazione tradizionale inglese tutto il giorno.
- 4 [link not working]Mercato SC (SC Food Market), Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX (dietro al Royal Festival Hall), ☎ 44 20 7960 4200. Ven 12:00–20:00; Sab 11:00–20:00; Dom 12:00–18:00. Dozzine di bancarelle che vendono ingredienti freschi. Ogni venditore ha l'obbligo di produrre prodotti etici e sostenibili.
- 5 Café 171, 171 Union Street, SE1 0LN (All'inteno del Jerwood Space, a tre minuti dalla stazione di Southwark), ☎ 44 20 7654 0100. £3-£6.25. Lun-Ven 08:30-17:00; Sab 11:00-15:00; Chiuso la domenica e i giorni fesitvi. Menu del giorno. Il cibo caldo viene preparato a casa e servono zuppe, panini, torte e dessert. Ambiente rilassato e piacevole in un grande spazio che contiene una terrazza interna.
Average prices
- 6 Lord Nelson's, 243 Union Street, SE1 0LR, ☎ 44 20 7207 2701, @[email protected]. Lun-Sab 12:00-23:00; Sun 12: 00-22: 30. Bar e ristorantino di hamburger nel quale fanno sconti per gli studenti. Ottima selezione di hamburger molto saporiti. Il posto ha una sua personalità arredato con oggettistica moderna dagli anni '50.
High prices
- 7 OXO Tower Restaurant Bar & Brasserie, 8F, OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street (Stazione tube: Waterloo), ☎ 44 20 7803 3888, @[email protected]. Lun-Sab 12:00-14:30 e 18:30-23:00, Dom 12:00-15:00 e 18:30-22:00. Offre una vista spettacolare con un'esperienza unica di mangiare piatti eccellenti con ottimi vini.
- 8 The Garrison, 99 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XB, ☎ 44 20 7089 9355, @[email protected]. Lun-Gio 08:00–23:00; Ven 08:00–midnight; Sab 09:00–midnight; Dom 09:00–10:30. Un "gastro-pub" che serve ottimi piatti ed ha un cinema al piano inferiore. I piatti principali costano tra i £10 e i £25.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 St Christopher's Village, 161–165 Borough High Street, SE1 1HR (Stazione tube: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7939 9710, @[email protected]. Da £12.00 a notte. Check in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Ostello della gioventù con un bar aperto fino a tardi.
Average prices
- 2 Days Inn Waterloo, 54 Kennington Road, SE1 7BJ (Stazione tube: Lambeth North), ☎ 44 20 7922 1331, fax: 44 20 7922 1441, @[email protected].
- 3 Express by Holiday Inn London Southwark, 103-109 Southwark Street, SE1 0JQ (Stazione tube: Southwark), ☎ 44 20 7401 2525, @[email protected]. Situato a ridosso del Tamigi, pulito e con una buona atmosfera.
- 4 Novotel London City South, 53–61 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 9HH (Stazione tube: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7089 0400, fax: 44 20 7089 0410, @[email protected]. Ottimo panorama ed ha una palestra e un centro benessere.
- 5 Southwark Rose Hotel, 47 Southwark Bridge Road (Stazione tube: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7015 1480, @[email protected]. Un piccolo albergo di lusso a meno di 200m dal Tamigi. Stanze con aria condizionata con bagno, e servizio di sale per riunioni.
High prices
- 6 London Bridge Hotel, 8–18 London Bridge Street, SE1 9SG (Stazione tube: London Bridge), ☎ 44 20 7855 2200, fax: 44 20 7855 2233, @[email protected]. Check in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Piccolo albergo di lusso con 4 stelle molto frequentato con arredamento contemporaneo.
- 7 Marriott London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road (Stazione tube: Waterloo), ☎ 44 20 7928 5200. Check in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Col Big Ben dall'altra parte della strada, contiene la piscina più grande presente in qualsiasi albergo di Londra. Servizi eccellenti, centro benessere di lusso e un buon bar al piano inferiore.
- 8 Park Plaza County Hall, 1 Addington Street, SE1 7RY (Stazione tube: Waterloo), ☎ 44 20 7021 1800, fax: 44 20 7021 1801, @[email protected].
How to keep in touch
Internet
Il Southbank Centre, il National Theatre, la Royal Festival Hall, il BFI Southbank e il BFI IMAX hanno tutti connessione Wi-Fi disponibile.
La biglietteria del London Eye e la zona circostante, ha connessione Wi-Fi disponibile.
La stazione di Waterloo offre connessione gratuita Wi-Fi per 15 minuti ogni 24 ore, dopo i quali si deve registrarsi e acquistare accesso addizionale.
Lungo la passeggiata Festival Riverside "The Cloud" fornisce connessione a pagamento di fronte al Southbank Centre.
Il Marriot Hotel County Hall e il Park Plaza offrono connessione Wi-Fi gratuita. I dettagli sono disponibili alla reception.
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